Cem AydanPremier Commis
20 May 2026 Last updated: 11 September 2026

This comforting southern German dish layers tender homemade egg noodles with melted cheese and caramelized onions. Often described as German mac and cheese, it makes a hearty main course.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Make the dough

10 min

Mix the flour, egg, water, and salt thoroughly until a smooth, sticky dough forms. Let it rest for 10 minutes.

2

Cook the noodles

15 min

Use a perforated noodle press or a large spoon to drop small pieces of dough into boiling salted water. Once they float to the surface, boil them for 1–2 minutes more, then drain.

3

Caramelize the onion

15 min

Cook the onion in butter over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, until deep golden brown.

4

Layer the noodles and cheese

5 min

Add some of the cooked noodles to a baking dish and sprinkle with cheese. Continue layering, then finish with the caramelized onion on top.

5

Serve

Serve immediately in the warm baking dish once the cheese has melted.

Reminder

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, cover and warm in a 160°C / 320°F oven to keep the cheese from drying out.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
560 kcalCalories
24 gProtein
58 gCarbohydrate
26 gFat
2 gFiber
5 gSugar
620 mgSodium
14 gSaturated Fat
Protein 17% Carbohydrate 41% Fat 42%
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